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The hidden problem with a country moving online
New Zealand is powering on towards a digital future, in the face of a new report that reveals unexpectedly high numbers of people who don't have access to internet services. Audio
The hidden problem with a country moving online
New Zealand is powering on towards a digital future, in the face of a new report that reveals unexpectedly high numbers of people who don't have access to internet services.
AudioThe 'dark patterns' used by shopping sites to make you spend more
How many times have you made a rushed purchase online because you've been alerted to the fact that other people are making the same purchase? This is often due to 'dark matters.' Mohawk Media's Helen… Audio
Aorere College still struggling with digital divide in Level 3
Schools in particular are desperate to get their students online and Auckland is facing this issue for a second time in lockdown. Greg Pierce is the Principal of Aorere College in Papatoetoe. First Up… Audio
Digital charity still working on free access to web
As alert level three continues for Auckland, most schools, universities and workplaces are online, but not everyone has access to the web. Digital Inclusion Alliance Aotearoa is a charitable… Audio
Conspiracy theorists aren't the problem - it's the rest of us
Opinion - The government needs to adopt a nationwide media literacy strategy in order to remedy the public's spread of misinformation, writes Ximena Smith.
The anatomy of a rumour
Dylan Reeve tracks down the source of the rumour that sparked vileness on the internet - and finds a young man full of regret and waiting for a call from police. Audio
The anatomy of a rumour
Dylan Reeve tracks down the source of the rumour that sparked vileness on the internet - and finds a young man full of regret and waiting for a call from police.
AudioCovid-19: Social media in the spotlight after misinformation
The Chief Censor says New Zealand has an opportunity to be world leading in fighting back against Covid-19 misinformation on-line.
Nasty rumours, inaccurate advice and bullying has been circulating… Audio
Covid-19: Govt can't do much more about social media misinformation - commentator
The Health Minister gave New Zealanders a serve yesterday for peddling nasty rumours and misinformation relating to the current Covid-19 cluster.
Tech commentator Paul Brislen says a telling off is… Audio
Robot boat offers dramatic look at future of work at sea
A UK boat has just provided an impressive demonstration of the future of robotic maritime operations.
Covid-19: Confronting the deluge of conspiracies over the latest lockdown
The announcement that Auckland was going into lockdown for a second time was met with a deluge of conspiracy theories and misinformation, including from several prominent political… Audio
Covid-19: Confronting the deluge of conspiracies over the latest lockdown
The announcement that Auckland was going into lockdown for a second time was met with a deluge of conspiracy theories and misinformation, including from several prominent political…
AudioNZ making moves to be a king pin of high tech and cyber security
Auckland will host an international conference next year on cyber security, as the country tries to take advantage of its trusted reputation to make waves in the technology space. Audio
NZ making moves to be a king pin of high tech and cyber security
Auckland will host an international conference next year on cyber security, as the country tries to take advantage of its trusted reputation to make waves in the technology space.
Audio5G. Harnessing the power of Kiwi ingenuity
The next-generation of wireless communication networks is expected to unleash a massive internet of things ecosystem, serving the needs of billions of connected devices, and Spark wants ingenious New… Audio
Facebook forced to block pro-Bolsonaro accounts
Facebook has complied with an order by Brazil's Supreme Court to block the accounts of a dozen top allies of far-right President Jair Bolsonaro.
Should we be worried about the rise of QAnon?
QAnon, an intricate conspiracy theory which suggests US President Donald Trump is secretly waging war on a well-connected Satanic paedophile ring, should not be dismissed as a harmless oddity… Audio
Australia to make Facebook, Google pay for news in world first
Australia will force two US tech giants to pay media outlets for news content in a landmark move that will be watched around the world.
'Talk to your kids' - Police charge Sydney man after NZ girl groomed on social media
Warning: the details of the alleged offending will be upsetting to some listeners.
Australian police are issuing a stark warning for parents after a Sydney man was arrested for allegedly grooming and… Video, Audio
